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Glute Ham Raise

Glute Ham Raise is a intermediate powerlifting exercise using machine. It works the hamstrings, with help from the calves and glutes.

intermediatemachinepull movementcompoundpowerlifting

Main muscles
hamstrings
Also works
calves, glutes

How to do it

  1. Begin by adjusting the equipment to fit your body. Place your feet against the footplate in between the rollers as you lie facedown. Your knees should be just behind the pad.
  2. Start from the bottom of the movement. Keep your back arched as you begin the movement by flexing the knees. Drive your toes into the foot plate as you do so. Keep your upper body straight, and continue until your body is upright.
  3. Return to the starting position, keeping your descent under control.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

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